A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7464835 Details
Epoch: 349 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65561794 epoch_slot_no: 156994 block_no: 7464658 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 62962 time: 2022-07-06 17:21:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8e05cc35f1665c41ff92893e8d8199c980102fb312a1d09816c7cbe95a0f3fBlock Operator
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